isn’t it the NFL’s responsibility to protect the players from extensive harm from both opponents and themselves??

i remember when Stew Bradley wanted to go back into a game. He looked like a TKO fighter.
The coaches put that man at serious risk

Every winner will want to play. thats what makes us.

]]>By: bh83http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2573145
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:52:33 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2573145It strikes me that the young man may not realize there are more important things in life than a football game.
]]>By: ctiggshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2573126
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:45:31 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2573126I agree, You know what the damages are when you sign up. Just have good insurance, i dont see that many boxers or ex hockey players suing.
]]>By: tcmiller30http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2573066
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:06:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2573066“He was suffering from concussion-like symptoms when he signed the waiver back in 2013, and my client should not be held accountable for actions taken while in his condition, and I motion that those documents be deemed inadmissible.”

-Collie’s Lawyers, 2035

]]>By: sfm073http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572981
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:22:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572981Austin the problem is all of your peers are suing the league who had the same feelings as you at one time.
]]>By: daburgherhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572980
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:20:55 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572980This dude can ball when healthy… I hope he does make it back on to the field.. its also refreshing to see someone taking accountability for their own actions in todays America
]]>By: bostoncolliehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572941
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:45:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572941We’re pulling for you Austin!!
]]>By: 4ever19http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572933
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:41:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572933Please don’t, AC. It’s not worth it. It’s really not.
]]>By: ar1888http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572877
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:34:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572877When healthy Collie is a true game changer. I wish him luck in the future, but I hope its not on the field. At Colts games you could hear the crowd gasp after every hit he took on the field. Great player, I just hope he decides to think about his wife and children, and call it a career. He is going to always fall in the “what if “category.
]]>By: cobrala2http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572856
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:44:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572856Naïve or optimistic? I choose idiotic!
]]>By: backwardpackhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572834
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:57:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572834He’s a great talent and had some bad luck, I’d be surprised if he didn’t get signed with someone soon.
]]>By: Sports with JDKhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572827
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:34:33 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572827“Call me naïve or optimistic, but I’m confident I’ll be playing,” Collie said.

I wish for Collie to live his life in whichever way pleases him… but the doctors are telling him what he wants to hear because we barely have any research done. His family’s “blessing” is severely shortsided and misguided unless they find tying his shoes for him in 20 years a positive thing.

It’s not worth it, dude…

]]>By: beavertonstevehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572796
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:14:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572796I’m guessing most of the players involved with the concussion lawsuit would have done the exact same thing if they were being forced out of the NFL.
]]>By: bengalheelhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572791
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:06:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572791If he signs the waiver, let him play. Feel like this quote from the Wire sums it up.:

McNulty: Well, if every time, Snot Boogie stole the money, why’d you let him play?

Guy: Got to. It’s America, man.

]]>By: jrazz22http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572779
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:53:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572779Dude has taken a beating. There is no question about his heart. Hope it works out for him.
]]>By: mobuccsfanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572737
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:25:15 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572737Hope its the right decision. Long-term health isn’t really something I think anyone should put in jeopardy if they don’t have to.
]]>By: poiuyt7http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572715
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:04:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572715Sounds like all those concussions are affecting his judgment.
]]>By: jetsclapshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572704
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:51:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572704Seems like it’s been more than 3 concussions…

That said, I really felt uneasy seeing him get his most recent concussion knowing what we now know about concussions. Just hang up the cleats Austin, it ain’t worth it.

]]>By: beerbudsnbevohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572701
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:41:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572701“I’ll sign a waiver, all right?” he said. “They’re not going to have to worry about me suing. I’ll hold myself to be accountable”

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And that’s why we pay lawyers so much kids…

Loopholes

]]>By: hawkslvhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572692
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:27:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572692The fact he is willing to sign a waiver to bash his brain further, is proof enough it is time to hang it up.
]]>By: grandpoopahhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572683
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:20:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572683Give me a million dollar contract and I’ll sign a waiver that you can beat me over the head with a tire iron.
]]>By: folkcrusaderhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572674
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:14:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572674That’s a tough one. He’s an adult and presumably understands the risks, he should be able to make the decision himself. At the same time, if all the doctors are saying no, should a team really say yes? As difficult as I would find it, I’d side with the doctors.
]]>By: maximusprime107http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572670
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:09:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572670This really should be something that’s included in every contract. Not one player will refuse to sign it either
]]>By: seaeagle707http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572659
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:58:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572659I’ll nip this one in the bud, before it gets growing. Collie could get another chance because he does have usable talent. A certain QB won’t because his “usable” talent is minimal at best.

It’ll be an uphill battle for Collie, because of the insurance underwriters for the teams and the league. CFL?

]]>By: truthfactoryhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572651
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:50:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572651Love his heart and he was a great pick up by the Colts… Wish him well in whatever happens down the road.
]]>By: fdugradhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572647
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:47:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572647Here is a perfect example the largest NFL problem. Players need someone, or an organization to save them from THEMSELVES. It matters not how much evidence is presented linking pro football to serious, debilitating future injuries. Young men will sign a Faustian document, as long as they can be in the league for a few years, and consequences be damned. The siren song of riches and fame is simply too compelling. Surely NO team will sign this misguided fool.
]]>By: dennisatunityhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572641
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:42:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572641Of course, a waiver signed by someone with possible brain injury due to multiple concussions wouldn’t stand up in court.
]]>By: gloryfromheavenhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/03/austin-collie-says-hell-sign-waiver-to-play-again/#comment-2572636
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:38:07 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2186699#comment-2572636Come to Denver
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